Cute-Collectible Cookie Jars

Just because something is old, doesn't mean that it is a collectible that will be worth a lot of money some day. There is a lot involved in the world of collecting.

Cookie jars serve a purpose, so if you find what you believe to be a collectible, and find out that it isn't worth a whole lot, at least you have something that is cute and that you can use. A guide for those interested in collecting and here are some popular and cute cookie jars that are collectibles and some may simply look nice in your kitchen.

The Return Of The Cookie Jar

Most of us grew up with cookie jars in the kitchen, full of homemade cookies. The return of the cookie jar is adding decor to our kitchen as well as being used for other purposes than holding cookies. They are used as a decorative item, to hold money (cookie jar money). Some use cookie jars to hold doggie treats, even receipts. There are a lot of characters on our syrup bottles, pancake mixes, cans of cream, and those that sat on our tables or counter tops, which bring back childhood memories.

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Where To Find Cookie Jars-What To Look For

﻿Basic TipsYou can find some great collectibles at yard sales, flea markets, estate sales and auctions.

Before you bid or purchase any item, be sure to check it for cracks.

Although you see items from another era, remember that reproductions look identical to the novice buyer.

Be sure to check the stamps, symbols that may be on the bottom of your item and check for things like “Made in Japan” which probably means it is a reproduction and worth a lot less than an antique.﻿

What Do The Experts Look For

What Makes The Old ValuableMost of us have been out and about finding old things from our childhood, or even those that existed before we were born which gives us the idea that they have monetary value. But being old is not a guarantee that a cookie jar or any other item has value now or the value will increase over time.For one thing, although an item may be old, it may also have been mass produced. When an item has been produced in large numbers, it is less likely to have any value, other than sentimental value.The condition of an item has much to do with its value. Once a piece is damaged or even changed during restoration, its value may decrease or disappear completely.Value also has much to do with the materials used, who made it, if it is a one of a kind item or something that is rare and most difficult to find such as a missing piece to a set of items.Is it genuine or a reproduction? Does it have a valid certificate of authenticity? Keep in mind, that there are fake certificates out there as well.The best advice I have ever heard from antique dealers has been, "If you truly like it, buy it." However, if you are buying it to resell in the future, its true resell value will only be what they next buyer is willing to pay for it.

Vintage-Retro Style Collectible Cookie Jars

Some collectible cookie jars are reproductions. They may have a monetary value, or they may simply have sentimental value or one may simply love the style, character, and animal.

You can find vintage cookie jars such as: Sylvester, Tweety Bird, the vintage brown cow and other Looney Toon characters and even stars such as Elvis Presley and John Wayne.

Whether or not they are valuable, they still are perfect as a gift or something for your own kitchen.